The emir has just put parliament and the constitution on the backburner, but for what purpose?
The emir has just put parliament and the constitution on the backburner, but for what purpose?
Kuwait and Iraq have worked hard to rebuild bilateral ties. Resolving their maritime dispute as part of larger discussions could provide a model of diplomacy.
Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt have signed an agreement to end a 3.5 year blockade of Qatar. While all sides have agreed to restore relations, it's unclear whether the issues at the heart of the dispute have been resolved.
Kuwait’s new government has affirmed a sense of continuity, when the country’s problems require change.
As elections near, among the country’s priorities will be to address the shortcomings of its political system and its identity.
The event will feature remarks by William J. Burns, Ann Kerr, and Maha Yahya, followed by a conversation between Jihad Azour, Marwan Muasher, Ben Rhodes, and Christiane Amanpour looking toward the ten-year anniversary of the Arab Spring.
Bader Al-Saif comments on the death of Kuwait's Emir.